Tag: DC Extended Universe
‘Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)’ Film Review
Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a wonderful, insane, action-packed DC Comics movie. I’ve thought about ways to lead into this statement, but why sugar-coat it? It is a film that refuses to abide by comic book movie tropes, creating an r-rated girl gang movie that is ...
Zack Snyder, Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, and More Call for the Release of the ‘Justice League’ Snyder Cut
Two years ago, Warner Bros. released the highly anticipated Justice League. The film had been one of the most talked about projects of 2017, due to its rumors or major reshoots, Zack Snyder leaving due to a family tragedy, and the pressure of being a success after the drama of Batman V Superman and Suicide ...
Zoe Kravitz Cast as Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’
Catwoman will make her way to Gotham once more. Matt Reeves has found his Catwoman in Big Little Lies star Zoe Kravitz. Vairety is reporting that Kravitz has joined Reeves’ The Batman, and will star alongside Robert Pattinson, who is tapped to play the caped crusader. Pre-production on the WB/DC feature is expected to start ...
Jeffrey Wright in Talks to Join ‘The Batman’ as Commissioner Gordon
Commissioner Gordon is coming to Gotham… once again. Matt Reeves is slowly but surely putting together his cast for The Batman, and he has found the latest actor to take on the iconic role of Gotham’s police commissioner. THR is reporting that Jeffrey Wright is in talks for the role of Batman’s reluctant ally. In ...
Taika Waititi in Talks to Join James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’
This is shaping up to be the weirdest DC film yet… As if James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad wasn’t out there enough, Deadline has learned that Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi is in talks to join the film’s cast. There is no word yet on who he’ll be playing, nor anything on how big the ...
‘John Wick’ Director Chad Stahelski to Work With Cathy Yen on New Action Scenes for ‘Birds of Prey’
John Wick director Chad Stahelski is boarding the upcoming DC film Birds of Prey to help assist with new action sequences. THR is reporting that Stahelski is taking an uncredited role to design and work on additional action scenes for the Margot Robbie headliner. He will oversee second unit photography for the film, which debuts in ...
James Wan Will Direct a New Horror Film Before Returning for ‘Aquaman 2’
James Wan has lined up his next project, and it’s a return to his roots. Wan is set to helm a new, original horror film for New Line Cinema. The film, which Wan is co-writing with Ingrid Bisu— will shoot in Los Angeles, as a recipient of the Independent California Film Rebate. While plot details ...
‘Rogue One,’ ‘Dune’ Cinematographer Greig Fraser Joins Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’
Cinematographer Greig Fraser, who earned an Oscar nomination for Garth Davis’ 2016 biographical drama Lion, and is currently working on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, is on board to shoot Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The news comes as an exclusive from The Hollywood Reporter, who state that the film reunites Fraser and Reeves, as they worked together on the 2010 film Let ...
‘It’ Director Andy Muschietti in Talks to DC’s ‘The Flash’ Movie; Christina Hodson to Write the Script
DC’s standalone movie for the fastest man alive has been reignited with a bolt of lightning. In a stunning turn of events, THR is reporting that Andy Muschietti, the filmmaker behind the hit Stephen King adaptation It and the upcoming It: Chapter Two, is in talks to direct The Flash for DC and Warner Bros. Christina Hodson, the scribe behind Bumblebee and ...
Jaume Collet-Serra in Talks to Direct Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Black Adam’
The one who was corrupted is coming. When DC announced that Shazam! was getting a solo movie, fans everywhere expected his archenemy, Black Adam, to appear in some capacity. Dwayne Johnson was then cast in the role, saying that this was a passion role for him. Along the way however, both the producers and Johnson decided that ...
‘Batman’ Comic Writer Tom King Co-Writing ‘The New Gods’ Film With Director Ava DuVernay
The New Gods are coming to the DCEU and a very famous comic writer has boarded the project to co-write the screenplay. The Wrap has learned that Tom King, writer of the current Batman comic series, as well as the critically acclaimed Mister Miracle, will co-write the screenplay for The New Gods with director Ava ...
Robert Pattinson in Talks to Play ‘The Batman’ for Matt Reeves’ Solo Film
The day has finally arrived. The new Batman is here ladies and gentleman. Robert Pattinson is in negotiations to play Bruce Wayne/Batman, according to Variety. Matt Reeves’ forthcoming superhero film will hit theaters June 25, 2021. While sources indicate it’s not yet a done deal, Pattinson is the top choice and it’s expected to close ...
